Overview of SW16 5AN

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Granton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 5AN is located in the Streatham Common & Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Granton Road, London, SW16 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SW16 5TB, SW16 5SP, SW16 5BL, SW16 5BQ, SW16 5AJ, SW16 5BJ, SW16 5SR, SW16 5SS, SW16 5UZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 5AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.1%49.4%-1.7% 51.0% -1.6%
Male48.9%50.6%1.7% 49.0% 1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SW16 5AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49.8%47.1%-2.7% 37.9% 9.2%
Married: Opposite sex38.8%37.5%-1.3% 44.2% -6.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated2.4%3.3%0.9% 2.2% 1.1%
Divorced6.9%7.9%1.0% 9.1% -1.2%
Widowed2%3.3%1.3% 6.1% -2.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.9%50.5%8.6% 48.4% 2.1%
Good health41.9%36.4%-5.5% 33.6% 2.8%
Fair health11.2%8.6%-2.6% 12.7% -4.1%
Bad health4.2%3.8%-0.4% 4.0% -0.2%
Very bad health1%0.6%-0.4% 1.2% -0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.2%14.8%2.6% 18.2% -3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.6%9.1%0.5% 9.6% -0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.7%12.3%-2.4% 13.4% -1.1%
Apprenticeship2.9%4.1%1.2% 5.3% -1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.2%14%1.8% 16.9% -2.9%
Degree or Similar34.7%44%9.3% 33.8% 10.2%
Other14.7%1.6%-13.1% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1%1.3%0.3% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese1.3%0.6%-0.7% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian8.9%6.8%-2.1% 3.1% 3.7%
Pakistani6.4%5.5%-0.9% 2.7% 2.8%
Other Asian2.2%4.2%2.0% 1.6% 2.6%
Black African12.8%12.9%0.1% 2.5% 10.4%
Black Caribbean17.6%6.8%-10.8% 1.0% 5.8%
Other Black4.8%2.6%-2.2% 0.5% 2.1%
Mixed White and Asian1%1%0.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African2.2%1.9%-0.3% 0.4% 1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.9%1.9%-1.0% 0.9% 1.0%
Mixed Other2.2%1%-1.2% 0.8% 0.2%
White35.1%47.6%12.5% 81.4% -33.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0.6%1.6%1.0% 0.6% 1.0%
Other0.6%4.5%3.9% 1.6% 2.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 52.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.9%52.8%-4.1% 83.2% -30.4%
European Union14.7%21.4%6.7% 6.1% 15.3%
Africa13.4%11%-2.4% 2.7% 8.3%
Middle East and Asia8.3%7.8%-0.5% 5.6% 2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean6.4%7.1%0.7% 1.3% 5.8%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56.2%52.4%-3.8% 83.2% -30.8%
10+ Years6.4%31.8%25.4% 9.8% 22.0%
5-10 Years7.3%7.4%0.1% 2.9% 4.5%
2-5 Years7.3%4.5%-2.8% 2.2% 2.3%
Less than 2 years22.7%3.9%-18.8% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom62.6% 76.7% -14.1%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France1% 0.3% 0.7%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy2.6% 0.6% 2.0%
Portugal4.5% 0.5% 4.0%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland7.3% 1.3% 6.0%
Other EU countries8.9% 1.5% 7.4%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America1% 0.2% 0.8%
No passport held4.5% 13.5% -9.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion18.3% 37.2% -18.9%
Christian49% 46.2% 2.8%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu6.7% 1.7% 5.0%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim14.7% 6.5% 8.2%
Sikh1.9% 0.9% 1.0%
Not answered7.4% 6.0% 1.4%

Safety

Is Granton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granton Road was 481.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 377.7% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Granton Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 61st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,800
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SW16 5AN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Granton Road are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lambeth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Granton Road, London, SW16 5AN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SW16 5AN

Average Price
£583,572
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£583,572
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Granton Road

Average Price
£561,957
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£561,957
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Granton Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
19 Granton Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£555,0002024-05-23 £566,443
33 Granton Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£835,4082024-03-27 £865,119
9 Granton Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£700,0002023-08-10 £695,085
29 Granton Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£668,0002022-10-25 £629,229
33 Granton Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£550,0002022-07-27 £553,354
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SW16 5AN

Employment

SW16 5AN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee87
Self-Employed41
Retired31
Part-Time Employee28
Other16
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family10
Unemployed9
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Human health and social work activities22
Other19
Education18
Accommodation and food service activities14
Construction14
Transport and storage12
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Financial and insurance activities8
Information and communication7
Administrative and support service activities7
Real estate activities3
Manufacturing1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Balham Nursery School
72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL
4out of 4 3,914 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 3,966 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
3out of 4 4,264 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW
4out of 4 4,357 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG
4out of 4 4,569 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Granton Primary School
Granton Road , Streatham SW16 5AN
4out of 4 86 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beecholme Primary School
Edgehill Road , CR4 2HZ
3out of 4 687 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Lonesome Primary School
Grove Road , CR4 1SD
3out of 4 807 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Goldfinch Primary School
Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS
1out of 4 838 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stanford Primary School
Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
2out of 4 895 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Graveney School
Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU
4out of 4 1,182 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Acacia Road , CR4 1SF
3out of 4 1,320 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Merton
Wide Way , CR4 1BP
4out of 4 1,705 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT
3out of 4 2,180 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY
4out of 4 2,240 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road , SW12 8EN
- not rated 4,559 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue , Clapham
- not rated 5,088 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ
- not rated 5,312 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL
- not rated 5,399 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
3out of 4 632 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 2,850 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Eagle House School
224 London Road , CR4 3HD
- not rated 1,787 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Jus'T'Learn
9-11 Commonside East , CR4 2QA
- not rated 1,876 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit
287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE
3out of 4 2,049 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
RISE Education
37-39 WESTERN ROAD , MITCHAM CR4 3ED
- not rated 2,097 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Date Valley School
Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB
- not rated 2,280 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Signor CiccioGround Floor, 132 Streatham Vale35 yd
Mums cafe 117 Leonard Road, Streatham199 yd
Four Seasons BistroGround Floor, 99 Streatham Vale232 yd
Peri Peri Streatham117 Streatham Vale, London232 yd
Chicken ExpressShop, 180 Rowan Road393 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Formerly known as The ValeThe Vale At Streatham, 1A Lilian Road156 yd
The RailwayRailway Hotel Public House, 2 Greyhound Lane767 yd
Purkins Wine Bar174 Streatham Road, Mitcham876 yd
STREATHAM CONSERVATIVE CLUB111 Blegborough Road, London941 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sizzling Plaice101 Streatham Vale, London232 yd
Rowan Fish Bar184 Rowan Road, Streatham399 yd
Rowan Tandoori174 Rowan Road, Streatham399 yd
Star Kebab366 Grove Road, Mitcham407 yd
Dragon Inn376 Grove Road, Mitcham407 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op Late Shop107 - 111 Streatham Vale, London232 yd
Lidl216 Rowan Road, Streatham393 yd
Tesco189-191 Streatham Road, Mitcham901 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Granton Primary School
GRANTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch53 yd
Streatham Vale Park
ABERCAIRN ROAD
tennis courts264 yd
Oakleigh Way Recreation Ground
OAKLEIGH WAY
grass pitches, tennis courts544 yd
Stockport Road Playing Fields
HASSOCKS ROAD
grass pitches642 yd
Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Norbury) (Closed)
6-7 6-7 Turle Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite960 yd
Eastfields Youth Centre
Acacia Road
970 yd
Penwortham School
PENWORTHAM ROAD
artificial grass pitch1,016 yd
Streatham Youth And Community Trust
CONYERS ROAD
1,049 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 96.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 96.2%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed65.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed186.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed28.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed200 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.